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Lee J. Cobb (born Leo Jacoby; December 8, 1911 – February 11, 1976) was an American actor, known both for film roles and his work on the Broadway stage, as well as for his television role in the series, The Virginian.
IMDb profile of Lee J. Cobb, a versatile American actor who starred in Broadway plays and films such as Death of a Salesman, On the Waterfront, and 12 Angry Men. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and controversies.
- Actor, Director, Soundtrack
- December 8, 1911
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- February 11, 1976
Lee J. Cobb. Actor: 12 Angry Men. Lee J. Cobb, one of the premier character actors in American film for three decades in the post-World War II period, was born Leo Jacoby in New York City's Lower East Side on December 8, 1911. The son of a Jewish newspaper editor, young Leo was a child prodigy in music, mastering the violin and the harmonica.
- December 8, 1911
- February 11, 1976
Feb 12, 1976 · LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11 (AP) —Lee J. Cobb, the actor best known on stage for “Death of a Salesman.” on screen for “On the Waterfront” and on television for “The Virginian,” died today at his home in...
Nov 14, 2019 · Learn about Lee J. Cobb, a powerful actor who played bitter, caustic, angry men on screen and stage. From his early days in the Group Theatre to his Oscar-nominated roles in "On the Waterfront" and "12 Angry Men", explore his filmography and legacy.
Biography. Lee J. Cobb (December 8, 1911 - February 11, 1976) ) was an American actor best known for his performance in 12 Angry Men (1957), his Academy Award-nominated performance in On the Waterfront, and one of his last films, The Exorcist (1973). He also played the role of Willy Loman in the original Broadway production of Arthur Miller's ...
May 8, 2018 · Lee J. Cobb was an American actor who starred in films, TV shows and stage plays. He was known for his roles in Death of a Salesman, On the Waterfront, 12 Angry Men and The Virginian.
